Well, sorry its so late but been in hospital 3 times and spent New Years in Hospital. Had a triple bypass, then blood clot that went to the heart which caused a heart attack. As if that wasn't enough had to go back in with a lung half full of fluid. Darn glad to be here. So HAPPY NEW YEAR BELATED TO EACH OF YOU!Hope many of you are out there enjoying some fishing. I will miss ice fishing this year but should be ready for some good spring fishing. The best to each of you! Thanks to each of you for your prayers and concerns. That truly is the reason I am still here without a doubt. Keep those boats clean. lol Nels/Skeeter

Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. Really do appreciate it, this whole deal give a person a different out look on life. Well as far as ice fishing that will not be possible this year for me this year. Rehab will keep me busy for awhile. In fact Saginaw Bay has no ice as of yet. Today it is 0 degrees out so maybe the ice fisherman will have chance yet. Darn weather sure has changed the last few years, hardly get good ice anymore. Have fun and if you are on the ice be careful! Skeeter